Whether you’re hoping to emulate Katherine’s cross-country efforts, or just want to get more comfortable on your own bicycle, here are a couple of good, quick stretches you can do to counteract the force and tension placed on your hands and arms while cycling over long distances.
If you make these a habit every time you stop to rest, you’ll maintain the health of your hands for years of cycling. Perform each of these about five times, holding the stretch for five to ten seconds:
1. Wrist extension stretch to counteract gripping handlebars for hours
2. Wrist flexion stretch to counteract long-term wrist extension
3. Overhead arm stretch to counteract forward-sitting posture for hours
4. Shoulder stretch to counteract back and elbow tightness
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